What audio formats are supported in XP, 2003?

[King007]

I have figured out that my XP supports MIDI, WAVE. and MP3, but not WMA.
What formats are supported in XP? Would upgarding to 2003 improve things?
Also audio only workks on IE browser.

 

[Jim Buyens]

This depends on what software is installed on a particular instance of XP.

Normally, I would expect WMA files to play correctly on any PC, XP or not,
that has Windows Media Player installed.

Similarly, RealAudio files should play corectly on any computer that has the
Real player insalled, QuickTime files on any computer that has QuickTime
installed, and so forth.

To help visitors cope, many designers place links for obtaining the
necessary player software on any page that plays audio.

Jim Buyens
Microsoft MVP
http://www.interlacken.com
Author of:
o--> Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2005 Express Edition: Build a Web Site
Now!
o--> Microsoft Office FrontPage 2003 Inside Out
o--> Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services Inside Out
o--> Faster Smarter Beginning Programming

 

[King007]

Sorry Jim, I mis typed. I meant FP version XP

This depends on what software is installed on a particular instance of XP.

Normally, I would expect WMA files to play correctly on any PC, XP or not,
that has Windows Media Player installed.

Similarly, RealAudio files should play corectly on any computer that has the
Real player insalled, QuickTime files on any computer that has QuickTime
installed, and so forth.

To help visitors cope, many designers place links for obtaining the
necessary player software on any page that plays audio.

Jim Buyens
Microsoft MVP
http://www.interlacken.com
Author of:
o--> Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2005 Express Edition: Build a Web Site
Now!
o--> Microsoft Office FrontPage 2003 Inside Out
o--> Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services Inside Out
o--> Faster Smarter Beginning Programming

 

[Jim Buyens]

Again, the software you use for page editing has no effect on sound file
compatability. It all depends on what players are installed on the visitor's
computer.

Jim Buyens
Microsoft MVP
http://www.interlacken.com
Author of:
o--> Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2005 Express Edition: Build a Web Site
Now!
o--> Microsoft Office FrontPage 2003 Inside Out
o--> Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services Inside Out
o--> Faster Smarter Beginning Programming

 

[King007]

Thank you jim, that was helpful. I can put a disclaimer on the site: best
viewed with... When I insert and hyperlink a sound file the result is a full
page of the player, then the music. Amny way I can just have the music when
they press the link? I really appreciate your help.

 

[Jim Buyens]

Again, this tends to vary depending on what operating system and what player
the visitor is using. However, try the 1st, 2nd, and 4th methods listed at

Displaying Video Files
http://www.interlacken.com/winnt/tips/tipshow.aspx?tip=38

Jim Buyens
Microsoft MVP
http://www.interlacken.com
Author of:
o--> Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2005 Express Edition: Build a Web Site
Now!
o--> Microsoft Office FrontPage 2003 Inside Out
o--> Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services Inside Out
o--> Faster Smarter Beginning Programming

 

[King007]

Thanks, Jim. I'll try it. Merry Christmas

Again, this tends to vary depending on what operating system and what player
the visitor is using. However, try the 1st, 2nd, and 4th methods listed at

Displaying Video Files
http://www.interlacken.com/winnt/tips/tipshow.aspx?tip=38

Jim Buyens
Microsoft MVP
http://www.interlacken.com
Author of:
o--> Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2005 Express Edition: Build a Web Site
Now!
o--> Microsoft Office FrontPage 2003 Inside Out
o--> Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services Inside Out
o--> Faster Smarter Beginning Programming

 

[King007]

One more question: Would upgrading to 2003 help?